Mildred "Millie" M. Struve's Obituary
Mildred “Millie” M. Struve, age 82, of Spring Lake passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2011, at her home. She was born October 5, 1928, in Ludington, MI to Leo, Sr. and Goldie (Myers) Yeck.
Millie lived in Spring Lake most of her life and was a nurses aide at Mercy Hospital for 6 years and then, she enjoyed being at her job as a cook at the Idle Hour in Spring Lake for many years. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the VFW Auxiliary, and enjoyed bowling, crafts, and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her son, Michael (Teresa) Struve of Grandville; 4 grandchildren: Josh and Jordan Spicer, Jessica and Jennifer Struve; 1 great-granddaughter, Sophia Struve; 2 sisters, Kathleen (Peter) Kuiper of CA, and Lillian (Rod) Tracktor of Ludington; also 3 brothers: Wallace (Shirley) Yeck of West Virginia, Russell (Sandy) Yeck of Kent City, MI, and Bruce Yeck of Ludington. She was preceded in death by her brother, Leo Yeck, Jr.; 1 nephew, and 1 great-nephew.
A memorial service for Millie will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 24, 2011, at VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home in Spring Lake with Michael Struve officiating. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions to St. Mary’s Food Pantry are appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.vbkfuneralhome.com.
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